Marvin H. Coleby

Marvin H. Coleby

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Experience

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    Antler

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    Toronto, Canada Area

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    Toronto, Canada Area

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    Montreal, Canada Area

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    Bahamas

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    Paris Area, France

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    Montreal, Canada Area

Education

  • McGill University – Faculty of Law Graphic

    McGill University – Faculty of Law

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    Activities and Societies: Thesis: Cross-border Investment and Regional Trade: A Comparison of CARICOM and ASEAN's Investment Frameworks Co-Director and Co-Founder: McGill Law Cares, McGill Tennis Team, McGill Law Model United Nations, Documentary Interviewee: National Film Board of Canada, National President: Black Law Students' Association of Canada.

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    Courses: Chinese Environmental Law, Legal Systems and Methods in China, International Business Transactions (Hong Kong), Principles of Hong Kong Company Law and Ethics and Professional Virtue.

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    Activities and Societies: Golden Key Society, President: Concordia Caribbean Students' Union, Senator: Concordia Student Union, Chairman: International and Ethnic Associations Council, Editor: Political Science Student Association, President: Colors of Concordia, Editor-in-Chief: Concordia Pre-Law Society, University Outreach: Youth Action Montreal, Founder/President: Free The Children Concordia, Co-Founder: Unifying Concordia Committee, Caribbean Union of Canada, Concordia Research Exchange Project.

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    Transferred to Concordia University in 2009.

Publications

  • United We Stand: A Vision for CARICOM's 2.0 Trade Agreement

    Economic Law Thesis

  • Caribbean Creole and Cultural Oppression: Language as a Causal Factor for Independence Movements

    Concordia Undergraduate

    Full Title: Dis how we is talk, dis who we is, and dis who we ga be/This is who we speak, this is who we are, and this is who we are going to be

    Writing sample (2012):

    "Language lives. It is an inextricable component of any individual or collective cultural identity. It is the communication of signifiers, images and experiences that constitute one’s reality and thus part of one’s identity. It is the fortifying bond of those sharing a reality, and elevates the oppressed to organic…

    Full Title: Dis how we is talk, dis who we is, and dis who we ga be/This is who we speak, this is who we are, and this is who we are going to be

    Writing sample (2012):

    "Language lives. It is an inextricable component of any individual or collective cultural identity. It is the communication of signifiers, images and experiences that constitute one’s reality and thus part of one’s identity. It is the fortifying bond of those sharing a reality, and elevates the oppressed to organic sentiments of self-determination. A shared reality of oppression can thus give rise to identification through language. Specifically in the English-speaking Caribbean context, its history of colonialism and its rich linguistic, cultural and political heritage provides an excellent framework through which to study the relationship between language, identity, and politics. Caribbean history is a history of oppression. Caribbean cultural identity, food, literature, folklore, and language, among others, are thus all products of a peoples' resilient stand against cultural oppression, and the success of national liberation movements throughout the region. These movements needed unity, they needed a bond; they needed language. Transformative nationalist leaders, such as Bahamian Sir Lynden Pindling and Trinidadian Dr. Eric Williams understood and capitalized on the potential of language to as a crucial factor for unity. Non-coincidentally, so did many other Caribbean, African, and Latin American leaders. They used language, along with their exceptional leadership skills, to engage supporters with fiery rhetoric to criticize the colonial institution, while cleverly using native dialect to establish a cultural connection with their followers. They used Caribbean creole, a language forged in a history of rebellion and imbued with remnants of African and Native American ancestry, to motivate Caribbean peoples' desire for independence."

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Courses

  • Advanced Civil Law Obligations

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  • Applied Ethics

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  • Common Law Property

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  • Conceptual Revolutions

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  • Constitutional Law

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  • Contracts

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  • Criminal Law

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  • Environmental Ethics

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  • European Politics & Government

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  • Governance and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Government Society & Public Purpose

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  • Honours Seminar

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  • Human Rights & International Justice

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  • Intellectual Property Law

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  • International Political Economy

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  • International Public Law

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  • Israel/Palestine Perspectives

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  • Issues in Development & Democracy

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  • Late Modern Political Philosophy

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  • Law and Poverty

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  • Non-Profit Organizations

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  • Peace, State, & Global Governance

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  • Philosophy of Feminism

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  • Philosophy of Human Rights

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  • Philosophy of Law

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  • Political Science & Scientific Method

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  • Political Theory in the City

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  • Social Diversity and the Law

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  • State & Society in Latin America

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Honors & Awards

  • Youth Representative

    National Constitutional Commission of the Bahamas

    Nominated youth speaker to present proposed changes to the Bahamian constitution during the government's consultation period for constitutional reform.

  • 21st Annual Outstanding Student Award

    Concordia University

    An award distributed to one Concordia student per year (undergraduate or graduate) for their contributions to the Montreal and Concordia community in the areas of leadership, community involvement, and student life.

  • Malone Convocation Medal

    Concordia University

    Annual recognition for a student's efforts and initiatives that emulate the values of the Concordia community upon graduation.

  • Member

    Golden Key International Honour Society

    Recognition of a student's academic achievement being within the top 15% of their undergraduate or graduate class.

  • Paul Frappier Youth Leadership Award

    Montreal Community Cares

    Awarded to two (2) students in the Montreal area annually. The award recognizes the efforts made to contribute to the Montreal community in the areas of education, sports, youth, arts, and cultural diversity.

  • Ramona Senecal Special Award of Achievement

    Colors of Concordia

    Recognition of efforts made towards advocating for cultural diversity through events hosted and organized by Colours of Concordia.

  • Best Club Executive

    Concordia Student Union

    Recognition of the efforts made by a student club executive for their contributions to the Montreal and Concordia communities.

  • Outstanding Contribution to Student Life Award

    Arts and Science Federation of Associations

    Recognition to a student's contribution to enriching student life in the areas of education, cultural diversity, or the arts and have made a positive impact.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • French

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • Black Law Students' Association of Canada

    National President and Mentorship Representative (2013-2014)

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    - The Black Law Students' Association of Canada represents the interests of minority groups within the legal community; - Oversaw fundraising, sponsorship, and logistical organization for the organization's 23rd Annual Conference in Halifax, Canada. - Facilitated the operations of BLSA Canada's local chapters at law schools around the country; - Organized initiatives aimed at increasing the representation of minority students at legal institutions across Canada; - Oversaw the creation of the…

    - The Black Law Students' Association of Canada represents the interests of minority groups within the legal community; - Oversaw fundraising, sponsorship, and logistical organization for the organization's 23rd Annual Conference in Halifax, Canada. - Facilitated the operations of BLSA Canada's local chapters at law schools around the country; - Organized initiatives aimed at increasing the representation of minority students at legal institutions across Canada; - Oversaw the creation of the organization's first charitable branch: BLSACares and organized numerous youth empowerment speeches and workshops for high schools across Canada; - Maintain relationships with judges, practitioners, community groups, and students within the legal community and encourage their participation in the organization of the organization's annual conference.

  • Co-Founder/Co-Director

    McGill Law Cares

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    - Co-founded an organization solely dedicated to non-legal volunteering and grassroots initiatives within the Montreal community; - Working with highly motivated students to implement mentorship programs and visits to youth in the Montreal community.

  • Colors of Concordia

    President

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    - Colors of Concordia is an organization founded to represent international students and the importance of cultural diversity at Concordia University; - Oversaw fundraising and sponsorship for the organization's 10th annual Tour De L'Ile Fundraiser and bike ride; - Participated in the allocation of funds from the Colors of Concordia Cultural Initiative Fund to local and international cultural and charitable initiatives; - Worked with team members to increase COC's role in contributing to…

    - Colors of Concordia is an organization founded to represent international students and the importance of cultural diversity at Concordia University; - Oversaw fundraising and sponsorship for the organization's 10th annual Tour De L'Ile Fundraiser and bike ride; - Participated in the allocation of funds from the Colors of Concordia Cultural Initiative Fund to local and international cultural and charitable initiatives; - Worked with team members to increase COC's role in contributing to cultural diversity in the Concordia and Montreal community; - Drafted agendas, coordinated meetings, and maintained relationships with involved student groups and international students.

  • Political Science Student Association

    Journal Editor

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    - Part of the founding body for the first Concordia Undergraduate Journal of Political Science Essays (CUJPSE); - Co-ordinate assessment rubrics for submitted articles in conjunction with Faculty members and students; - Assist in fundraising and allocation of funds.

  • International and Ethnic Associations Council

    Chairman

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    - The International and Ethnic Associations Council (IEAC) is a 30+ year old on-campus umbrella body that oversees the functioning of its cultural groups, it was created to represent the interests of working class immigrants from developing countries in both the Montreal and Concordia community; - Organized charitable and cultural events within different communities in Montreal, all proceeds from events held in those communities were donated; - Acted as a spokesperson and representative to the…

    - The International and Ethnic Associations Council (IEAC) is a 30+ year old on-campus umbrella body that oversees the functioning of its cultural groups, it was created to represent the interests of working class immigrants from developing countries in both the Montreal and Concordia community; - Organized charitable and cultural events within different communities in Montreal, all proceeds from events held in those communities were donated; - Acted as a spokesperson and representative to the student body and council for over 12 different cultural groups and their executives, amounting to a significant portion of the Concordia community; - Drafted agendas, chaired meetings, oversaw the creation of new committees and programs dedicated to improving the IEAC's presence on campus and the clubs' internal cohesion; - Founded Concordia's first Cultural Diversity Week in conjunction with the university's community relations departments and other administrative bodies. The week raised thousands in donations and gained international and local media support; - Currently still serving as an advisor to improve the functioning and stability of the organization and its ability to respond to clubs' concerns.

  • Concordia Caribbean Student Union

    President

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    - Represented the Caribbean population at Concordia University and organized cultural, social, and political events pertaining to the region; - Organized the 12th annual Culture Weekend, a conference focused on Caribbean culture, attracting thousands of Caribbean and African students from Montreal and over twenty Caribbean organizations from both America and Canada; - Held events with the Concordia Haitian Student Association focused on representing Caribbean French culture; - Founded the…

    - Represented the Caribbean population at Concordia University and organized cultural, social, and political events pertaining to the region; - Organized the 12th annual Culture Weekend, a conference focused on Caribbean culture, attracting thousands of Caribbean and African students from Montreal and over twenty Caribbean organizations from both America and Canada; - Held events with the Concordia Haitian Student Association focused on representing Caribbean French culture; - Founded the first annual Unifying Concordia: Inter-Association Charity Soccer Tournament which united over twenty different cultural clubs and associations on campus to raise funds for the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation; - CCSU won the Best Cultural Club Award, Best Ethnic Club Award, Montreal Community Cares Organization Award, and Most Active Club on Campus Awards for the 2010-2011 year.

  • Concordia Student Union

    Student Senator

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    - Faculty of Arts and Science representative to the second-highest academic decision making body at Concordia University; - Oversaw the implementation of different programs and policies and worked in conjunction with professors and administrators to develop more student-friendly academic decisions; - Prepared proposals and brought forward concerns from the student body; - Drafted Senate reports for the Student Council and student body.

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